Our Mission: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence and stability of individuals and families.

Our Vision: To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)

ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability.

The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse and building strong communities.

The Trauma Support Program (TSP) staff support team works with internal and external partners in providing support and resources for staff. Able to navigate dual relationships, supervisory issues, conflicts at work, and other unique situations while maintaining confidentiality and boundaries within the parameters of the program. Responds timely and makes contact with the worker after the referral. Demonstrates the ability to clinically assess staff through 1:1 check in's, drop-in groups, rounds, support groups, and resiliency groups and provide support and identify any needs for additional resources. Facilitates Resiliency Skills groups with individual teams to help with secondary trauma and resilience and meet the unique needs of the teams and supervisor. Communicates with staff about what TSP provides and resources that are available through 1:1 check-ins, rounds, trainings, and groups. Communicates with external partners regarding resources for staff. Attends trauma consults as requested. Provides trauma informed training for staff and community providers as requested. Coordinates and schedules staff support services such as TRE and AcuDetox.

• The TSP staff support caseworker works therapeutically and collaboratively to support staff with managing work related stress and secondary trauma.
• The TSP staff support caseworker will have strong facilitation skills and be able to lead Resiliency Skills groups to teams in Child and Adult Protection and provide follow up support as needed.
• Clinical skills are necessary to provide an assessment of staff needs and how to link workers with the most appropriate services.
• The TSP staff support caseworker shows ability to advocate in a strong, clinical, and professional manner for staff to include the ability to navigate dual relationships, supervisory issues, conflicts at work, and other unique situations while maintaining confidentiality and boundaries within the parameters of the program.
• The TSP staff support caseworker will provide a variety of ancillary assignments as needed, including preparing and maintaining program statistics and completing required forms and reports.
• The TSP staff support caseworker will provide trauma trainings to both internal and external partners as requested.
• The TSP staff support caseworker will identify and coordinate resources specific to staff well-being as needed.
• The TSP staff support caseworker will provide consultation to staff regarding trauma and resources as needed.

Categorically Eligible Degrees:

For the purposes of meeting minimum educational requirements, the following degrees obtained from an accredited university will be considered "categorically eligible," meaning no review of transcripts is required - Bachelor of Arts and/or Master of Arts degree in the following areas of study: psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, child development.

Areas of study that will be considered to meet the minimum educational requirements as outlined in Volume VII:

1. Psychology
2. Sociology
3. Social Work
4. Counseling
5. Child Development
6. Criminal Justice courses relevant to child welfare: This includes courses covering topics in juvenile justice, family law, family conflict, general court procedures, interviewing techniques, dispute resolution, and mediation.
7. Foreign language courses
8. Anthropology courses relevant to cultural development and history, linguistic development, and communications. Physical anthropology courses do not count toward minimum requirements.
9. History courses relevant to family and cultural development

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

• Will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.
• Must have already successfully completed the Colorado Pre-Service Training Academy program or if hired must successfully complete and pass all required State of Colorado training in order to be considered for future employment.
• Reliable transportation is required as you will be utilizing your own personal vehicle for visiting families' homes, transporting children, and attending court. (You will be reimbursed for mileage).
• Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.

• Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

• Spends 50% of the time sitting and 50% of the time either upright or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:

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